Friday, February 4, 2011
Welcome to Shadow Shot Sunday and Seasonal Sundays. We woke to a soft layer of winter white on Friday morning. As I looked down to the terrace there was a mirror image of the table and chairs.Graceful, architectural images appeared on the powder covered steps . . .And began to mix with those from nature.I noticed the black and white check pattern and smiled to myself.Our walk was a silent one...
Ann Estelle has been waiting for you
It is customary for family and friends to visit each other during the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Meals are shared and gifts of fruit or sweets are given when friends and family visit each other's homes. Mandarin oranges are one of the most popular fruits during this celebration.
They represent luck and good fortune, which is why Ann Estelle has brought gifts of mandarin oranges especially for your visit.
Red envelopes called "Ang Pow" are given to children during the New Year celebrations.
It is customary for the red envelopes to contain money in even amounts with the number eight considered to be very lucky. You can imagine Ann Estelle's excitement when eight gold covered chocolate coins tumbled out of her red envelope. She squealed and clapped with glee.
Those born in the "Year of the Rabbit"
Ann Estelle has prepared a little tasting plate.
It's both sweet and spicy.
A nice compliment to a bowl of steaming Egg Drop Soup. Traditionally this soup is served at the end of the fifteen day celebration. The ribbons of eggs in this tasty soup will warm you on this cold winter day.
Go ahead, pick up your
chop sticks and have a bite.
And don't forget to take along
an orange and a fortune cookie.
Looks like Ann Estelle has
already opened her fortune cookie.
Ann Estelle has been waiting for you to come visit for Chinese New Year. She has lots of favorite things to share today. (Click here if you missed Ann Estelle's M. E. Monday post.) The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year began on February 3 this year. This celebration is a time of family, friends, food, and fun. Red, an auspicious color, is the predominant color for the New Year ce...
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